"In a prominent urban location in Munich where the old part of the city meets the university and museum district, an international centre of communication has been created. Its purpose is to promote the education of outstanding engineers in the field of construction at the Technische Universität München ... The complex contains rooms for selected guest students -- those studying for a master's degreee or doctorate, and people who are masters of a trade ... as well as apartments for visiting lecturers ... This space can accomodate a wide range of functions, including exhibitions and public events, lectures, receptions and conferences"-- p. 18.